is it a type of plastic ..if not what is it ?
2006-10-10 08:34:56 · 3 answers · asked by himanshuatreja 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Yes, Thermocol is a plastic. It's polystyrene.
Polystyrene is a polymer made from the monomer styrene, a liquid hydrocarbon that is commercially manufactured from petroleum. At room temperature, polystyrene is normally a solid thermoplastic, but can be melted at higher temperature for molding or extrusion, then resolidified. Styrene is an aromatic monomer, and polystyrene is an aromatic polymer.
2006-10-10 08:42:57 · answer #1 · answered by Mag999nus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is EPS?
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) is a lightweight cellular plastic foam material composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms. It is derived from petroleum and natural gas by-products. It is a versatile, lightweight material widely used for breakage protection and thermal insulation applications.
2006-10-10 08:41:22 · answer #2 · answered by davidandandyl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a plastic. A form of polystyrene.
2006-10-10 08:52:30 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-03-11 19:33:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋